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In a small southern town in the 1960s, a black man awaits trial for murdering the two rednecks who viciously raped his 10-year-old daughter. A young, idealistic white lawyer takes up the father's defense, and the incendiary case becomes a firestorm of racism and controversy, ripping the town apart. Based on John Grisham's .. Read more

Starring	Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson, Brenda Fricker
Director	Joel Schumacher
Genres	Drama

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- ...The most satisfying of the John Grisham screen adaptations to date....Well served by a stellar cast....In the film's most riveting performance, Jackson capitalizes on his role's potent dramatic opportunities...
- 6752
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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- - 8
  - 1
  A lot missed from the book
  
  A lot missed from the book. Not adapted well, rushed at the end, and it the jury does not do much as in the book, still a good plot with a predictable ending
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Terry Wright
  - Bracknell
  - 08 Nov 2004 at 23:02
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  PERFECT TRIAL MOVIE, get the popcorn out!!! and tissues too!
  
  Came across this movie on Channel 4 just this week.
  
  I urge any fan of trial movies, justice and John Grisham to rent this, as it is a keeper!!!read more »
  
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- - FRENCHIEX
  - 43 reviews
  - London
  - 17 May 2012 at 20:23
- - 2
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  Double sided disc
  
  The film was great but I found it frustrating when I didn't realise that the disc was doulbe sided, but after reading previous reviews on this site I ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 22 Mar 2012 at 03:10
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  Beware, doublesided disc
  
  Good film, but we missed the beginning, not having realized that the disc had two sides. We haven't come across a double sided disc before, so we popped it ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 05 Dec 2011 at 22:24
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  Interesting premise.
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  This is a well executed film about an emotive topic with harrowing imagery. It really presents the vigilante kill in a way that a lot of people would view it in... read more »
  
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- 1043533
- - stoneybridge
  - 31 reviews
  - Worksop
  - 21 Sep 2011 at 23:50
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  Very moving and memorable.
  
  Excellent movie and still as good although this version from Love Film seems to have had a little more editing done. I requested it because it is one of my all ... read more »
  
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- - Millenniumflower
  - 1 review
  - 26 Aug 2011 at 15:40
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  as Excellent as I remember
  
  This was as good as I remember the first time I watched it and I forgot how great the cast was.
  
  Great storyline well executed. Pulls on the heart ... read more »
  
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- - Kingslon
  - 1 review
  - 18 Jun 2011 at 09:13
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  A Time 'to Kill
  
  This is a really good film and with an excellent message - very well played by the actors too. I am a fan of John Grisham's work - he writes a really good ... read more »
  
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- - HelenF
  - 20 reviews
  - Worcester
  - 01 Apr 2011 at 13:46
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  Great Film....!
  
  really enjoyed this film and would deffo watch again, would like to compare it with the book for think will get the book and read before my next veiwing! still ... read more »
  
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- - LeySar
  - 8 reviews
  - Pontypridd
  - 17 Jan 2011 at 15:53
- - 2
  - 0
  Leaves you wanting to know the future of these folk
  
  An update on To Kill a Mocking Bird which works very well thanks to an excellent cast. All characters are finely portrayed and acted and the film so well ... read more »
  
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- - Dungbeetle
  - 503 reviews
  - London
  - 17 Nov 2010 at 22:02
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  highly recommend it fab
  
  This film had me hooked right from the start I would highly recommend this film yet again brilliant acting by all who star in (samuel l. jacksom,kevin spacey ... read more »
  
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- - sue1982
  - 6 reviews
  - west midlands
  - 29 Sep 2010 at 18:28
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- - 8
  - 1
  A lot missed from the book
  
  A lot missed from the book. Not adapted well, rushed at the end, and it the jury does not do much as in the book, still a good plot with a predictable ending
  
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- 24748
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Terry Wright
  - Bracknell
  - 08 Nov 2004 at 23:02
- - 4
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  A fabulous film, ...
  
  A fabulous film, Samual L Jackson's portrayal of the father torn between staying on the right side of the law and getting justice was excellent. Matthew ... read more »
  
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- - Denise#5
  - STANLEY
  - 06 Jun 2004 at 21:09
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  gripping grisham
  
  another masterpiece from John Grisham.
  
  superb performances all round.
  
  has you on the edge of your seat waiting the verdict.
  
  ... read more »
  
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- 19303
- - a customer
  - liverpool,england
  - 23 Sep 2004 at 10:23
- - 3
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  Fantastic
  
  This film was fantastic. I had read the book and for once the film was just as good which is true for the John Grisham books that have gone on to be a film. It ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Manchester
  - 27 Apr 2005 at 18:18
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  Fantastic !
  
  This is one of my all time favourite films; I've lost count of how many times i've seen it, and I enjoy it as much every time. It has a great story, ... read more »
  
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- - titch392000
  - North East Lincolnshire
  - 20 Oct 2003 at 12:56
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  A Time to Watch
  
  I saw the cast of this film and I thought to myself, well its gotta be good, and I wasn't wrong. The film is an emotional rollercoaster of emotions for the... read more »
  
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- - Andy2110
  - south yorkshire
  - 15 Mar 2005 at 18:01
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  A great story by John ...
  
  A great story by John Grisham well translated to the movie. Good acting. Powerful representation of the evils of predudice.
  
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- 26822
- - Albert#1
  - SUTTON COLDFIELD
  - 15 Jan 2004 at 11:08
- - 2
  - 0
  Brilliant - Even 2nd time around!!
  
  The moment the film started I thought - 'oh dear, we've seen this film' - The title did not instantly generate memories that it was amazingly ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Wiltshire
  - 23 May 2005 at 11:52
- - 2
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  brilliant
  
  this is a great film but be in the mood for a bit of a weep at the start, and any parent can completely understand samuel's character and what he did.
  
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  - hants
  - 29 Jun 2005 at 18:10
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  Leaves you wanting to know the future of these folk
  
  An update on To Kill a Mocking Bird which works very well thanks to an excellent cast. All characters are finely portrayed and acted and the film so well ... read more »
  
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- 940449
- - Dungbeetle
  - 503 reviews
  - London
  - 17 Nov 2010 at 22:02

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Critics' reviews
- ...The most satisfying of the John Grisham screen adaptations to date....Well served by a stellar cast....In the film's most riveting performance, Jackson capitalizes on his role's potent dramatic opportunities...
- 6752
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- An old-style Hollywood melodrama, effectively staged though making little effort to explore the issues involved; it's content to endorse vigilante action providing that it's not carried out by the Klan.
- 29725
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:37
- "...[McConaughey] is dynamite in a performance of smarts, sexiness, scrappy humor and unmistakable star sizzle..."
- 6749
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Plenty of enjoyable turns....Casting McConaughey in the lead certainly pays off..."
- 6750
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- ...McConaughey does an impeccable movie-star turn...
- 257787
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 28 Mar 2012 at 03:22
- "...Handsome..."
- 6751
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  In a small southern town in the 1960s, a black man awaits trial for murdering the two rednecks who viciously raped his 10-year-old daughter. A young, idealistic white lawyer takes up the father's defense, and the incendiary case becomes a firestorm of racism and controversy, ripping the town apart. ...

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  In a small southern town in the 1960s, a black man awaits trial for murdering the two rednecks who viciously raped his 10-year-old daughter. A young, idealistic white lawyer takes up the father's defense, and the incendiary case becomes a firestorm of racism and controversy, ripping the town apart. ...